Archive - 25 February 2019

Tabung Haji remains under PM's Dept - PMO

Tabung Haji remains under PM's Dept - PMO

Speculations that TH would be transferred to the Finance Ministry were false and baseless, it says.
Cambodian job scam: Two more suspects remanded

Cambodian job scam: Two more suspects remanded

This comes after cops arrested a 35-year-old local man in connection with the case. 

'Non-Malay should not be AG' remark reflects Malay sentiment - Nazri

'Non-Malay should not be AG' remark reflects Malay sentiment - Nazri

BN sec-gen says if the AG is not a bumi or Malay, then probably there is a fear of bias.
Second honeymoon thoughts on planning for aging

Second honeymoon thoughts on planning for aging

LETTER | As we plan for Malaysia to be a better to place to live in, can we include our two million seniors as well?
Who said we are a coalition, Nazri asks MCA after criticism over speech

Who said we are a coalition, Nazri asks MCA after criticism over speech

The party chose to contest the last by-election under its own banner and its status is unclear, says BN sec-gen.
Suhakam denounces Nazri for 'inciting racial hatred'

Suhakam denounces Nazri for 'inciting racial hatred'

It raps the Umno sec-gen for an inflammatory Semenyih campaign speech.

Nazri claims media misquoted him on call to close vernacular schools

Nazri claims media misquoted him on call to close vernacular schools

The BN sec-gen attributes the blame to 'possibly biased' news outlets. 
Penang exco: Misconception fisherfolk will lose out to reclamation

Penang exco: Misconception fisherfolk will lose out to reclamation

On the contrary, he says the reclamation proposal comes with a whole range of benefits for the fishermen.
No one told me I'll be the next IGP, says special branch chief

No one told me I'll be the next IGP, says special branch chief

Abdul Hamid Bador says his current priority is to focus on the duties given to him.
Diphtheria death - we have failed our children

Diphtheria death - we have failed our children

LETTER | To some, religious sensitivities are more important than the lives of our children.
Fire erupts onboard Langkawi ferry, passengers safe

Fire erupts onboard Langkawi ferry, passengers safe

Two of the 52 passengers onboard, sustained minor injuries in the incident, authorities say. 

Aliff's Test changed feature image

Aliff's Test changed feature image

Aliff's Test

MCA speaker jeered, Wee calls it thuggery

MCA speaker jeered, Wee calls it thuggery

SEMENYIH POLLS | The MCA stage was within earshot of a DAP stage that was set up nearby.
PM: In the end, M'sians will still pay for toll if abolished

PM: In the end, M'sians will still pay for toll if abolished

Dr M says the government will need to service loans taken to buy out the highways.

Three reasons why Semenyih voters should choose Harapan on March 2

Three reasons why Semenyih voters should choose Harapan on March 2

MP SPEAKS | This is to reject the extreme position of an ex-Umno minister, prevent Najib's return to politics, and to support the New Malaysia agenda.

Old shabby flats to go, new ones built in their stead

Old shabby flats to go, new ones built in their stead

Demolition and rebuilding of five low-cost projects necessary as land is scarce in Penang, says Jagdeep.
Prosecution's appeal against Najib's stay fixed on April 8

Prosecution's appeal against Najib's stay fixed on April 8

This is in relation to the CBT and abuse of power charges over SRC International funds totalling RM42 million.

Spurned by PTPTN, Nik Aziz wants voters to teach 'arrogant' Harapan a lesson

Spurned by PTPTN, Nik Aziz wants voters to teach 'arrogant' Harapan a lesson

SEMENYIH POLLS | The PSM candidate for Semenyih cites the party's meeting with the education fund that was put off four times. 

MACC needs more time to probe 'RM90m for PAS', says PM

MACC needs more time to probe 'RM90m for PAS', says PM

Mahathir says investigations will take time similar to those concerning Najib's 'numerous thefts'.
Court summons cop over 'Beirut bling'

Court summons cop over 'Beirut bling'

The Kuala Lumpur High Court wants to know why the police are not letting Rosmah Mansor view seized jewellery.

Medical report: Adib's cause of death 'acute lung failure'

Medical report: Adib's cause of death 'acute lung failure'

UPDATED 7.20PM | INQUEST | Surgeon says the medical report was prepared by a team of experts from IJN.
After 61 years, changes in 'New Malaysia' will not happen overnight

After 61 years, changes in 'New Malaysia' will not happen overnight

COMMENT | Bilahari should enjoy his retirement and spare us his two-cents on M'sia-S'pore bilateral relations.

Keep up international pressure on China

Keep up international pressure on China

COMMENT | As China begins to feel the heat, Muslims and non-Muslims alike should stand against religious repression.
Doc: Medical assistant claimed Adib nodded when asked if beaten

Doc: Medical assistant claimed Adib nodded when asked if beaten

UPDATED 5.46PM | INQUEST | This allegedly happened when the late firefighter was being treated in IJN.

IGP advises places of worship to install CCTVs

IGP advises places of worship to install CCTVs

This comes after religiously-sensitive incidents that have taken place of late.
Asean, India upbeat about new business opportunities

Asean, India upbeat about new business opportunities

Their new target is to achieve RM814.47 billion in annual trade by 2022, having reached RM299.76 billion in 2017.
NGOs criticise Johor government's lack of effort in tackling environmental issues

NGOs criticise Johor government's lack of effort in tackling environmental issues

The federal gov't should intervene, if necessary, or risk losing public confidence, they say. 

I don't need PAS' support to remain as PM, declares Dr M

I don't need PAS' support to remain as PM, declares Dr M

UPDATED 3.45PM | He says support from within Pakatan Harapan is sufficient.

Why journos do what they do

Why journos do what they do

Journalism is a dangerous profession.

'Don't play that game' – Judge to Sangeet on affidavit served after leak

'Don't play that game' – Judge to Sangeet on affidavit served after leak

Judge also tells her lawyer to stop writing about the case or Hamid's allegations in the press.
'Green Book' steals best picture Oscar, Colman and Malek are best actors

'Green Book' steals best picture Oscar, Colman and Malek are best actors

The Academy Awards ceremony kicks off to rousing start without a host.

Kula cites PM as inspiration for conquering Mt Kinabalu

Kula cites PM as inspiration for conquering Mt Kinabalu

'When your prime minister is 93, you find ways to challenge yourself.'

'Gila isim' practitioner admits to placing idols in surau

'Gila isim' practitioner admits to placing idols in surau

Police say he wanted to invite the Hindus and Chinese to pray at the surau.

Peace and stability are the most important human rights

Peace and stability are the most important human rights

LETTER | Having travelled to Xinjiang to see for myself, I believe that the locals prefer high-intensity control to outbreaks of violence and confrontation.
Appellate court dismisses Dr M challenge's against ex-senior judges

Appellate court dismisses Dr M challenge's against ex-senior judges

His counsel says he wanted the court to dismiss the case so as to allow an appeal to the apex court.
Vietnam expels Kim Jong-un impersonator ahead of Kim-Trump meet

Vietnam expels Kim Jong-un impersonator ahead of Kim-Trump meet

Australian Howard X laments the lack of a 'sense of humour' in the situation.

Gamuda shares plunge after Putrajaya's bid to take over highways

Gamuda shares plunge after Putrajaya's bid to take over highways

When markets opened, the shares fell from RM3.04 to a low of RM2.65.

Sangeet to re-look suit against CJ after gov't green-lights RCI

Sangeet to re-look suit against CJ after gov't green-lights RCI

UPDATED 12.32PM | The lawyer wants to be certain that the RCI does not impinge her case.

China tells foreign envoys its efforts in Xinjiang should be applauded

China tells foreign envoys its efforts in Xinjiang should be applauded

Chinese officials briefed diplomats from more than 80 countries and international organisation.

Would-be hijacker of Bangladesh plane was using toy gun

Would-be hijacker of Bangladesh plane was using toy gun

UPDATED 3.35PM | Cops investigating how the man, believed to be facing marital issues, was able to board the plane in the first place.

Toll dilemma keeps haunting us

Toll dilemma keeps haunting us

Collection is simply too lucrative a business for its owners, and the government, to surrender easily.
Cambodia job scam: Two suspected masterminds arrested

Cambodia job scam: Two suspected masterminds arrested

The man and a woman, both aged 35, were picked up in Kuching yesterday evening. 

Rantau voters want local resident to represent them

Rantau voters want local resident to represent them

They feel such an assemblyperson would understand the needs and problems of the local community.
Weaker political parties in Semenyih by-election

Weaker political parties in Semenyih by-election

COMMENT | It is a fact that all political parties, in power and in the opposition, are facing erosion of political trust.

High Court rejects voter's bid to stall Semenyih polls

High Court rejects voter's bid to stall Semenyih polls

UPDATED 10.55AM | SEMENYIH POLLS | Judge cites 2017 Court of Appeal ruling that EC's functions are not affected by the lack of members.

Charging congestion fees not the same as abolishing tolls

Charging congestion fees not the same as abolishing tolls

MP SPEAKS | Has the government done any in-depth studies before starting its negotiation with Gamuda?

My unfinished matters with the police force

My unfinished matters with the police force

MP SPEAKS | Where does justice lie if the police do not enforce law and order?

Gerakan slams Nazri over his 'outdated, racist' remarks

Gerakan slams Nazri over his 'outdated, racist' remarks

The former minister's statement has undone BN's past efforts to forge national unity, says former ally. 

Is Harapan better than BN?

Is Harapan better than BN?

 COMMENT | Residents of Kim Teng Park in JB, faced with relocation, will know the score soon.
Putrajaya going to take over tolls one by one, says Azmin

Putrajaya going to take over tolls one by one, says Azmin

All this will take time, adds the economic affairs minister.

States have right to accept or reject Zakir's ceramah - Mujahid

States have right to accept or reject Zakir's ceramah - Mujahid

The minister says he leaves it to the wisdom of the states to decide.
After Venezuelan troops block aid, Maduro faces 'diplomatic siege'

After Venezuelan troops block aid, Maduro faces 'diplomatic siege'

Rival Juan Guaido urges foreign powers to consider 'all options' in ousting Maduro.

Those who believe they are saving Indira Gandhi's daughter

Those who believe they are saving Indira Gandhi's daughter

COMMENT | Many Muslims believe her daughter has been saved from an idol-worshipping culture.

Umno won't enter into 'marriage of convenience' with PAS - Annuar

Umno won't enter into 'marriage of convenience' with PAS - Annuar

According to the Umno secretary-general, both parties will stay as separate entities.
Yoursay: Students backing Najib bodes ill for the nation’s future

Yoursay: Students backing Najib bodes ill for the nation’s future

YOURSAY | ‘The only value we seem to have inculcated in our education system is that wealth is power.’
Yoursay: No M’sia Baru in sight without change and reform

Yoursay: No M’sia Baru in sight without change and reform

YOURSAY | ‘It's not rocket science to realise that you will reach the same destination if you use the same road map.’
Shahidan: More than toll abolition needed to aid the people

Shahidan: More than toll abolition needed to aid the people

SEMENYIH POLLS | This and the RM100 aid for students alone won’t win the hearts of the people, says the ex-Perlis MB.

MCA battles Nazri and eight things that happened yesterday

MCA battles Nazri and eight things that happened yesterday

KINI ROUNDUP | Key headlines you may have missed yesterday, in brief.